Italy and Chelsea great Gianfranco Zola believes Victor Osimhen is the right striker for Real Madrid than Kylian Mbappe.

Real Madrid are in need of a centre forward following the exit of French legend Karim Benzema.

The Los Merengues have been linked with Osimhen, Mbappe and Manchester City’s record breaking forward Erling Haaland.

“I might choose Mbappe, given his talent and personality, he is the right fit, but he is more of a winger than a striker, so in my opinion Haaland or Osimhen would be better as they are classic centre forwards. Every coach has his own vision.” Zola said as he previews tonight’s meeting between Real Madrid and Napoli in an interview with kooora.com

Osimhen will have a chance to showcase his talent when Real hosts his club Napoli at the Estadio Bernabeu later tonight.

Recalled Osimhen was impressive during the first meeting in Naples earlier in the season.

The Nigerian forced Kepa Arrizabalaga to several saves and won a penalty for the Partenopei in the dramatic 2-3 defeat.